Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (28 Rentals)

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

2308 Pendleton St

ColumbiaSC29205

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Barkoot Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barkoot Apartments

4679 Fort Jackson BlvdColumbia, SC 29209
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamplighter Apartments

1730 Windover StColumbia, SC 29204
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Spring Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Gardens

325 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206

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308 Percival Rd
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

308 Percival Rd

308 Percival RdColumbia, SC 29206

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East Columbia, Columbia, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Columbia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Columbia area of Columbia, SC is a Studio unit found at Towers at Forest Acres priced from $811. 308 Percival Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable East Columbia apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towers at Forest Acres0C - StudioStudio,1BA$811
308 Percival RdUnit 3032BR,1BA$985
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$997
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
The Cooper2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,249
42 Magnolia + 5000 ForestS1-5000Studio,1BA$1,299
Carriage PlaceTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, SC

As of March 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $1.41 price per square foot The Stage Model at 5th & Sloan in the in the East Columbia neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the Unit 1405 Model at 308 Percival Rd starting at $1,395 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the East Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5th & SloanThe Stage2BR,2BA$1.41
308 Percival RdUnit 14053BR,2.5BA$1.03
Carriage PlaceTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.22
The Cooper3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.23
700 Woodrow2 Bedroom-Upgrade2BR,2BA$1.90
Arrington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Ravenwood Hills1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
2922 Chestnut St, Unit A2922 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.60
200 Arbor Dr, Unit C200 Arbor Dr1BR,1BA$1.54
Towers at Forest Acres0C - StudioStudio ,1BA$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Columbia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Columbia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Columbia is under $1,375.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Columbia?

The cheapest apartment in East Columbia is Towers at Forest Acres which is listed at $822, while the average apartment in East Columbia costs $3,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Columbia?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in East Columbia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Columbia?

Cheap apartments in East Columbia have an average cost of $316 which is $2,884 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Columbia.

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